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Today we’re going to go over the pros and cons of getting into the trades later in life. No sugar-coating. Just straight talk. Because I hear a lot of people discussing blue collar life who have never lived it. And after watching this video, you might want to reconsider the jump to blue collar brotherhood.

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By the time you're in your 30s or 40s, you've usually got your head screwed on compared a 19-year-old fresh out of high school. You know how to show up on time. You know how to take responsibility. That alone puts you miles ahead of half the apprentices on a job site.

Look, the trades aren't a get-rich-quick situation, but you can make real money—especially when you get licensed, start your own business, or go union. It's not too late. I've known guys who became electricians at 40 and were pulling six figures within a few years.

AI ain't replacing trades any time soon. People are still gonna need roofs, wiring, and working toilets. If you're looking for a job that's not gonna get outsourced or automated—you're in the right place.

There’s something really rewarding about standing back at the end of the day and seeing something you built. Not “submitted,” not “emailed”—built.

Let’s be real—trades are physically demanding. Your knees, your back, your shoulders—they’re all gonna have a say in this. The younger guys recover faster, bounce around like Spider-Man. You? You might need ibuprofen just to get out of the truck.

If you’ve been in management before, suddenly answering to a 24-year-old foreman can bruise the ol’ ego. But remember—they know more about this job than you do (hopefully). Swallow the pride. Learn the ropes.

Apprenticeship isn’t glamorous. You’ll be running wire, hauling plywood, digging holes. It’s grunt work. And you’ll be doing it alongside kids who were in diapers when we were using dial-up internet. What a lot of people miss is that the early days of an apprenticeship are crucial to your career.

There’s usually a pay cut when you start out. If you’re used to a cushy salary, those first few years might sting a little. You might have to tighten the belt. But again—long-term? It can pay off.

If you’re coming from the corporate world, be prepared for a major culture shift. This may be a good thing, depending on who you are, but the blue collar world is unique. Good natured ribbing, hazing, and downright bullying are common. Things like parking near the job, or indoor toilets are luxuries.

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0:00 Too late to learn a trade?
1:21 Work Experience is a Benefit
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2:49 Job Security
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